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Slip, slop and slap on sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays. Explore a collection of summer safety resources that include road, food, fire, beach, boat and water safety along with the work of Surf Life Saving NZ. SCIS no. 1833492

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BEWARE OF SWIMMER'S RASH. "Here we go again". BEWARE OF SWIMMERS, RASH. 28 December 2009

BEWARE OF SWIMMER'S RASH. "Here we go again". BEWARE OF SWIMMERS, RASH. 28 December 2009

Shows a lifeguard standing next to a sign which reads 'Beware of Swimmer's Rash'. He is looking through a pair of binoculars and then changes the sign to read 'Beware of Swimmers, Rash'. Refers to...

Sun Safety

The warmth of summer is a welcome relief after a long cold winter, but too much sun can be harmful. This story addresses some of the dangers, and how you can protect yourself from harmful UV rays o...

Sun safe summer activity pack

Activities related to summer safety.

Water safety activity book

Activities and information to help children enjoy our waterways safely.

Water Safety

As an island nation, water sports are very popular in New Zealand. This story covers various aspects of water safety including swimming, boating, and fishing.

Water Safety NZ

Provides information on how to be safe in and around water.

Summer surprise

Summer surprise

New Zealand’s unique environment makes us vulnerable to damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. During summer people are strongly advised to ‘slip, slop and slap’ sun block on to protect themselves against...

How to be safe when you’re in the sun

Article providing information about how to stay safe in the sun.

Positive and negative effects of UV rays

Article explaining the positive and negative effects of UV radiation.

Sun safety information from the American Cancer Society.

Contains information on how to be safe in the New Zealand sun while having fun.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Beach safety tips, beach education and general information on surf lifesaving in New Zealand.

Surf lifeboat crew

Surf lifeboat crew

Surf lifeboat crew in action at the Wellington Surf Lifesaving Championships. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Melanie Burford 13 March 1997. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s...

St Clair (Dunedin) life-saving team competing in an event

St Clair (Dunedin) life-saving team competing in an event

View of the St Clair (Dunedin) surf life-saving team competing in an event. Shows the women, wearing bathing costumes and swimming caps, carrying one of the team members up the beach, observed by a...

Lifejacket exchanges bring 'cheap as chips' safety

Lifejacket exchanges bring 'cheap as chips' safety

A new initiative swapping old life jackets for new ones at a discounted price is hoping to save lives on New Zealand water this summer.

Lifejackets are essential for all recreational activities on the water.

Cancer Society warns drivers to slip, slop and slap

Cancer Society warns drivers to slip, slop and slap

The Cancer Society is warning drivers to slip, slop and then slap on some gloves to protect their skin from melanoma.

Pets need sunscreen too

Vets are warning pet owners not to forget the slip-slop-slap message for their animals.

Investigating sunscreens

In this activity, students use UV beads to investigate the effectiveness of different sunscreen lotions.

Water safety

Article about the Water Safety Day that took place in Gisborne, December 5, 1973.

Introducing … “Water-Goon Godfrey”… - (Te Ao Hou - No. 30 March 1960)

Introducing … “Water-Goon Godfrey”… - (Te Ao Hou - No. 30 March 1960)

Meet Water-Goon Godfrey – a pitiful fool When it came to respecting beach, river or pool. He wouldn't take heed: would never be warned: In fact “Water-Safety,” Godfrey scorned! BE WARNED… DON'T BE ...

Water safety group warns of net fishing dangers

WaterSafe Auckland says a traditional Pacific Island fishing method is dangerous in New Zealand waters because of the powerful surf.

Paddling pools

Cartoon referring to the proposed law change that requires paddling pools to be fenced/emptied.

Summertime motorists should consider wearing gloves

Summertime motorists should consider wearing gloves

Motorists are being urged to wear gloves to protect themselves against getting skin cancer.

Water wisdom

Pupils at the Awapuni School have been taking instruction in water safety.

Calls for more water safety awareness in the Pacific community

Calls for more water safety awareness in the Pacific community

People in Auckland's Pacific community are calling for increased water safety awareness, after the dinghy tragedy in which a father and his 7-year-old son drowned.

Holiday safety

Cartoon referring to safety during the holidays.

Schools struggle to keep pools afloat.

About 156 New Zealand school pools closed in the last five years - and 130 more are at risk, Water Safety says.

Ecologist says swimming hole safety is worse

Ecologist says swimming hole safety is worse

Swimming in rivers and lakes during the summer holidays is a rite of passage for many New Zealanders - but how clean and safe are many of those swimming holes?

Children learning to swim at Evans Bay, Wellington

Children learning to swim at Evans Bay, Wellington

Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.25 x 4....

Life jackets

Lifejackets are an important piece of equipment for most recreational activities associated with water. Every year people drown in New Zealand as a result of not wearing a life jacket. In this phot...

How to drown

A light-hearted approach to lessons on water safety.

UV sunburn and skin cancer

A short video about the effects of UV and how it can cause skin cancer.

Splish! Splash! water safety song

A water safety song.

Sunburn serenade

Song about sun safety.

Play it safe – lovin' the beach

Song about being safe at the beach.

Why do we have to wear sunscreen?

The importance of wearing sunscreen.

Food safety

Although summer is a great time to enjoy picnics and barbecues outdoors, it is important to take care when dealing with food in order to prevent food poisoning. Food poisoning is especially common ...

Dear 16-year-old me

Video raising awareness about melanoma.

How to spot a rip current

A short video on how to spot dangerous rip tides at the beach.

Jason gets some safety tips with Matt Claridge from Water Safety NZ.

Summer food safety tips

Video containing food safety tips for summer.

Outdoor fire safety

Safety tips for campfires, bonfires, and hāngi.

Tips to keep safe while biking.

Bites and stings

What to do for bites and stings.

Safety in the outdoors

Five essential things to do before you go to ensure you have a great trip and make it home.

How to be safe 2 scoot

Do you wear a helmet when using a scooter?

Stay safe on your summer road trip

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency shares simple tips to keep everyone safe on the roads this raumati (summer).

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